Friday, December 5, 2008

If you’ve been wondering about the lack of posts on Shades Of The Departed this week, I’ve been heads-down working on the update to The Association of Graveyard Rabbits' blog. I’m happy to report, the rework and additions are complete. I hope I can stop dreaming in code.

Please take a moment to visit the Association and read About its purpose and formation; visit the Bury of Rabbits to find all the latest GYRabbit news; try the Directory if you're looking for a particular author, blog, or geographic region; if you're not a member please consider this your invitation to Join; and if you have any questions please Contact those industrious GYRabbits. They have all the answers.

That’s what I’ve been doing and why Shades Of The Departed has gone a bit silent (which was difficult to let happen because I really enjoy writing here). But that doesn’t mean it's a permanent situation. Some things will change for this month only.

I have suspended "Friday From The Collectors" for the month of December to allow those who so selflessly give of their time to spend the holidays with their families free of writing obligations. "Friday From The Collectors" will return in January for the New Year.

Several Shades regular weekly articles are already in the que. I had to write something!

Now you know, I’ve been a busy Maven and still have a lot of work to do. This is Blog Caroling Month, please let your Blog voice be heard on December 12.

Smile For The Camera's deadline is Midnight (PT) December 12. I can't wait to see your "Stocking Stuffers." Just a little hint as to what you'll see in this month's Album - I've received one photograph that is so perfect it will be the first page in the Smile Album. It is the epitome of "stocking stuffer." Think your photograph is better? Show me! Note: Blog Carnival says Smile doesn't exist. So please use the email instructions for submission this month!

The Boys In The Band

Add to this the fact I've gotten the band back together and we are going out on the road - oh wait, daydreaming again. Instead I have some family obligations that require I be out of town for the next week.

We'll see your here at Shades this December, but remember "Family First and Always!"

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About Shades Of The Departed

I have been collecting photographs for over twenty years. This blog will discuss that collection, the types of categories I've developed for that collection, and the types of photographs I collect.
I will also share with you what I've learned or am learning about scanning, creating a database, analyzing and dating my collection, and anything else that strikes my fancy related to photography and my collection.

About The Collector

I am fascinated by the clues left in the photographs I collect. Every picture is a miniature mystery and I love a mystery.

My grandfather was a photographer who traveled with the famous Burton Holmes. I am fortunate to have original photographs by
both men.

When I was ten my grandfather gave me a camera as a birthday gift. It was evident that I did not inherit the "photographer gene."
I have taken only one photograph in my entire life that I liked, but I know a good one when I see it.

I am a great appreciator.

Fortunately, I don't take myself too seriously. I know enough about
collecting photographs to know I don't know everything, but I am learning.